Technical Support Specialist (French Bilingual)

About Contour

Contour Software has grown from a dozen people to over 2,000 staff across 3 cities, in less than 14 years.

As a subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc., we are proud to be part of a global enterprise software conglomerate that has grown to become one of the top 10 software companies in the world, with employees and customers in 100+ countries. With a broad-based and ever-growing portfolio of market-leading, vertical-market enterprise solutions covering more than 100 industry domains in predominantly mature markets, CSI's recipe creates the perfect environment for professionals to build fulfilling, long-term careers.

What started as an R&D & Accounting back-office, has progressed into a full-service Global Centre serving all functions and departments, at the divisional as well as operating group/corporate level. Today Contour employees, located in Karachi, Lahore & Islamabad, are serving CSI divisions located in time zones spanning the globe, from Sydney to Vancouver. With the global growth of Constellation as the wind in our sails, we are only just getting started!

The Division:

Volanté Systems was founded in 2004 by a group of University of Waterloo Computer Science graduates. What began as a three-person basement project has developed into an industry-leading POS system with a team of over 100 employees in its Toronto, Ontario-based office. From the beginning, Volanté's point of sale software has evolved based on customer requests and requirements, and has continuously demonstrated its ability to be flexible, scalable, and reliable in the most rigorous and unpredictable environments across a diverse range of venues.

Division Link: https://www.volantesystems.com/

The Position:

We are seeking an enthusiastic, career-oriented Technical Support Specialist with a passion for providing excellent service. The ideal candidate will have exceptional communication skills, a strong technical background, and a customer-first mindset. This role involves troubleshooting and resolving technical issues for clients using our Volante System, as well as supporting a variety of other offerings. You will collaborate across teams and departments to ensure seamless service delivery and client satisfaction. The position will be based at our Karachi office, and you will work closely with clients and internal teams to provide superior service in a fast-paced, service-driven environment.

The Tier 1 Bilingual Support Specialist (French & English) serves as the first point of contact for both English- and French-speaking customers, delivering prompt, courteous, and technically sound assistance. This role involves troubleshooting basic to moderately complex issues, escalating where necessary, and ensuring consistent, high-quality customer experience in both languages.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the initial responder to customer inquiries via phone, email, or chat, providing frontline technical support.

• Troubleshoot product or system issues, including configuration errors, access problems, and common application faults.

• Gather and document detailed information from customers to understand the problem and ensure accurate ticket categorization.

• Provide step-by-step guidance, basic product education, and issue resolution in a professional and customer-centric manner.

• Escalate complex or unresolved cases to Tier 2 support, ensuring all relevant information is clearly documented.

• Monitor open cases and follow up with customers to ensure timely resolution and satisfaction.

• Maintain SLA commitments for response and resolution times, contributing to service level goals.

• Participate in training sessions to stay updated on product changes, support processes, and tools.

• Adhere to company support policies and maintain high-quality communication in every interaction.

• Assist in Training and Translating document in French

Skills & Qualifications:
• 3+ years of experience in SaaS technical support or a similar customer-facing technical role.
• Exceptional communication skills in English
• Exceptional communication skills in French
• Familiarity with support ticketing systems (e.g., Zendesk, Zoho, Freshdesk).
• Basic understanding of databases (e.g., SQL queries, relational data concepts).
• Comfortable navigating Linux environments and using command-line tools.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for technical and customer issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a customer-first mindset.
• Ability to document issues clearly and follow established escalation procedures.
• Quick learner with the ability to adapt to changing products and technologies.
• Team-oriented with a strong sense of accountability and ownership.
• Available to work on After hours Rotating Schedule, public holidays
Good To Have (Bonus):
• Exposure to APIs, scripting, or monitoring/logging tools.
What You'll Bring:
• A strong passion for customer service and technical problem-solving.
• Excellent communication skills to explain complex technical issues clearly.
• The ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced, and service-driven environment.
• A professional demeanor with the ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Workshift (Job Timings):
• Shift Hours: 9 AM to 5 PM Eastern Standard Time (6 PM to 3 AM Pakistan Standard Time)
• Weekend After Hours Support: Must be willing to work on weekends
• After Hours Support: Must be willing to provide support outside standard business hours as needed Monday - Friday - on call basis - 9 PM to 8 AM Eastern Standard Time (6 AM to 5 PM Pakistan Standard Time)

Exciting Benefits we offer:

• Market-leading Salary
• Medical Coverage - Self & Dependents
• Parents Medical Coverage
• Provident Fund
• Employee Performance-based bonuses
• Home Internet Subsidy
• Conveyance Allowance
• Profit Sharing Plan [Tenured Employees Only]
• Life Benefit
• Child Care Facility
• Company Provided Lunch/Dinner
• Professional Development Budget
• Recreational area for in-house games
• Sporadic On-shore training opportunities
• Friendly work environment
• Leave Encashment

Disclaimer: At Contour, we attribute our success to the unique contributions of our diverse staff. We're committed to fostering a culture of respect that thrives on the varied perspectives and experiences of all individuals we recruit, employ, promote, and compensate. Since day one, we've adhered to a policy that champions a work environment honoring the worth and dignity of each person while being free from all forms of employment discrimination.

In our continuous effort to promote inclusivity, we extend our commitment to individuals with special needs by providing reasonable accommodations. We actively encourage qualified individuals with special needs to apply for the various openings within our company. Should you require assistance in completing the application process or have any inquiries regarding special facilities, please do not hesitate to contact our HR team. Your unique talents and abilities are welcomed and valued here.